aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
ˈaf-tər-ˌker 
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)
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But without proper aftercare, garments end up in landfill prematurely.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Some brands are even repurposing existing products as tattoo aftercare: Dr. Bronner’s recently promoted its Organic Lip Balm, $3.99, as a versatile option for tattoo care.
—Viola Levy, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite the initial panic, Coleman said that the clinic supported her, providing a simplified aftercare regimen, including a foam cleanser, moisturizer, medicated pads, and sunscreen.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The new facility, which will operate throughout the year, has a reception and waiting area, a separate space with individual booths where injecting can take place, a recovery area and an aftercare area where advice will be offered by charities and support organizations.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Some brands are even repurposing existing products as tattoo aftercare: Dr. Bronner’s recently promoted its Organic Lip Balm, $3.99, as a versatile option for tattoo care.
—Viola Levy, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite the initial panic, Coleman said that the clinic supported her, providing a simplified aftercare regimen, including a foam cleanser, moisturizer, medicated pads, and sunscreen.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The new facility, which will operate throughout the year, has a reception and waiting area, a separate space with individual booths where injecting can take place, a recovery area and an aftercare area where advice will be offered by charities and support organizations.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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aftercare
noun
af·ter·care
-ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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